Man found guilty in 2023 killing of young Glendale mother
Three years after 20-year-old Jordin Miranda Castillo died after being shot inside her Glendale apartment, a Maricopa County jury found her ex-boyfriend guilty of killing her.
Police: 16-year-old caught with firearm in backpack at West Valley school
AVONDALE, Ariz. — A firearm was discovered in a backpack at a West Valley school on Tuesday, police officials said. The Avondale Police Department said administrators at West Point High School received an anonymous tip on Feb. 3 about a 16-year-old student allegedly having a firearm. An unloaded firearm was found in...
Arizona inventor pulls water from thin air to tackle Southwest’s water crisis
PHOENIX — Arizona and the Southwest are facing a growing water crisis, shrinking rivers, rising demand, and new AI data centers putting added pressure on supplies. One inventor thinks the solution might be right above our heads. Former Army Ranger Captain Moses West has created atmospheric water generators that...
Gilbert brunch restaurant hit with 4 health violations
Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for four health violations during the week of Jan. 19. Violations included keeping raw foods at unsafe temperatures, improper handwashing and plumbing issues. A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased risk of...
Lifeguard accused of molesting children at Great Wolf Lodge near Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A 19-year-old lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge near Scottsdale is accused of molesting multiple children at the resort's indoor water park, according to newly filed court documents. Salt River Police responded to the resort at 7333 North Pima Road on Jan. 31 after receiving a 911...
Data centers guzzle Arizona’s water and power. We calculated how much
Liliana Vidales has more experience than most people with data centers. xAI, a company owned by billionaire Elon Musk, about a year and a half ago established a supercomputer in Memphis, Tenn., where Vidales attended college. The facility, she said, brought "suffocating smog and pollution." She didn't want it to...
Celebrities, athletes flock to TPC Scottsdale for Annexus Pro-Am
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Several celebrities and athletes were in “full swing” on Wednesday morning, with many participating in the Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open!. Good Morning Arizona’s Scott Pasmore and Simone Cuccurrullo were out at TPC Scottsdale catching up with all the big names....
Woman indicted for shooting of toddler in south Phoenix
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced that Joanna Cortez, 29, was indicted for allegedly shooting a toddler in the face in south Phoenix.
‘I’m a bad mom’: Parents put zip ties on bathroom doorknob to prevent kids...
An Arizona mom and dad are accused of locking up their two kids in a room for "24 hours a day" and keeping them out of school, resulting in developmental delays. The post 'I'm a bad mom': Parents put zip ties on bathroom doorknob to prevent kids from using toilet, kept them out of school and locked up until they...
Homicide suspect arrested 1 month after fatal fight in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection with a fatal altercation that occurred last month in Phoenix, authorities said. The Phoenix Police Department identified 26-year-old Dylan Bailey as the person taken into custody and booked into jail on a second-degree murder charge. In addition, Bailey faces...

















